These tutorials explore basic navigation and design techniques that are helpful to visually interactive speakers. The lessons are made for one PowerPoint version or the other. Note, however, that all example files have been back saved into 2003 format (ppt) and, therefore, are accessible to everyone regardless of version used.
For PowerPoint 2007
This tutorial turns a complex slide full of bullet points into a flexible navigation-based slide show. It also features examples from other presenters. View the Tutorial
Access extra detail, on demand, by displaying hidden slides via hyperlink. If the hidden content isn't needed, the audience never knows it's there. View the Tutorial
Here you'll learn how to make attractive, decorative text directly in PowerPoint 2007...no graphic arts experience or special software is required. View the Tutorial
For PowerPoint 2003
These steps guide you through the process of creating a thumbnail-based switchboard to access textual content, using a fun slide show called The Chicken. View the Tutorial
Additional exercises are available as part of the course resources that go along with the full-course textbooks. Be sure to download those resources if purchasing one of the textbooks. Enjoy!